The Fire Rescue Union of Deerfield is beginning its campaign for candidates to best serve its interests.
I encourage every potential candidate for commission or mayor to avoid answering any questions which may compromise the economic position during the current union/city labor negotiations period.
We are in hard times. Don’t commit to any position which may strain our tax basis.
P.S. There are only about 12 union members who reside in Deerfield Beach.
James A. McGeary
Deerfield Beach
Dear Editor:
We in America, the state of Florida, and the city of Deerfield Beach are all experiencing difficult financial times. We need political leaders not afraid to make the hard choices for our city. I will recommend Jean Robb, who has a proven record of getting things done.
She will keep our taxes low as she has done in the past. I am sure she has a plan to tighten the City of Deerfield’s budget and also help those who are in foreclosure keep their homes.
I agree with the Observer’s opinion of Jan. 1. We can save Deerfield from bankruptcy. Jean has the time and the experience to lead our city forward. We have a great city and people. Let’s keep it that way.
Sam Sherrard
Deerfield Beach
Sheriff looks for four more years
Dear Editor:
The past year has been a monumental year for me both professionally and personally. On Nov. 4, 2008, the citizens of Broward County elected me to continue leading one of the finest public safety agencies in the nation. During this year, we managed to restore public confidence in our agency and although I am proud of what we have accomplished, there is much more work to be done.
We are going to get back to the fundamentals of good, tough police work and getting criminals off the streets. We will implement new and modem law enforcement techniques in order to protect the public and to pursue, find and secure criminals. We will protect the most vulnerable in society – our children and the elderly. We will stay on the cutting edge of advanced life support technology inEMS [Emergency Medical Services] and continue to provide more efficient regional services in fire rescue. We will continue to be open, honest and fiscally responsible to the public we serve.
The 6,000 professionals that make up the Broward Sheriff’s Office are good, decent people who care deeply about this community. They are here because they want to make life better for you – the citizens of Broward County. Never before has an organization been better prepared, better organized and more motivated to take on that challenge.
To the law enforcement and detention deputies, firefighters, paramedics and civilian personnel who serve so bravely with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, thank you for your service -- I am honored and grateful to serve with you.
And to the people of Broward County who make this, our community, such a wonderful place to live, work, visit and raise a family, thank you for your trust, your prayers and for your everyday acts of kindness to the men and women who serve here in America’s finest public safety agency. I am proud to be your sheriff!
